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Melbourne to Host 2028 and 2040 Presidents Cup

Melbourne's famed sandbelt region will host the 2028 Presidents Cup, it was announced Thursday, with a further commitment to return to the city again in 2040. A venue for the biennial matchplay showdown between a United States and non-European International squad has yet to be decided, said AFP. It was…

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Son in court accused of dad's murder

A 30-year-old Melbourne man has faced court a week after he allegedly murdered his 78-year-old father.

AAP

Kellaway centre of attention for Rebels

Melbourne are hoping the shift of Wallabies winger Andrew Kellaway to the centres can spark their attack in their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Queensland.

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Storm vow to stop Munster NRL release bid

Melbourne will shut off any attempt from Cameron Munster's manager Braith Anasta to engineer an early release from the club.

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Storm NRL warning forecast for Shark Hynes

Nicho Hynes says Cronulla will get a real picture of where they stand after their NRL clash with Melbourne, as the half expects to be targeted by old teammates.

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Melbourne to host two more Presidents Cup

Golf's prestigious Presidents Cup will return to Melbourne in 2028 and 2040.

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Metropolis TV series to be filmed in Aust

A TV series based on the classic film Metropolis will be filmed in Australia, using new LED technology at Melbourne's Docklands Studios.

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Melbourne CBD crowds back to pre-pandemic levels due to major events

City’s weekend foot traffic was up 15% due to F1 and comedy festival, but office occupancy still lags behind rest of Australia at 30%

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How Red Bull began its RB18 F1 weight-saving push in Melbourne

Red Bull is under no illusions that to close its current Formula 1 performance deficit to Ferrari, it must make an aero step and reduce the weight of its RB18.

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Shane Warne artist faces police investigation after painting mural of late cricket icon

Australian artist Jarrod Grech painted a Melbourne mural in tribute to late cricket icon Shane Warne at the beginning of March, but a police investigation is now underway

Daily Mirror

Familiar venue for Vunivalu Super return

Queensland Reds winger Suliasi Vunivalu will return to Melbourne's AAMI Park for the first time since leaving the NRL after recovering from a hamstring injury.

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Vic dance promoter who raped woman jailed

A Latin dance promoter and father-of-two who was found guilty by a jury of raping a woman in her Melbourne apartment in August 2017 has been jailed.

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GWS down on Preuss over AFL ban

Braydon Preuss' suspension will leave inexperienced GWS tall Matt Flynn to lead the ruck division against Melbourne stars Max Gawn and Luke Jackson.

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Storm stars urge Munster to stay

Cameron Munster's future is becoming a major NRL talking point and fellow Melbourne stars are urging the five-eighth to recommit to the Storm.

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Police investigate after human remains found in parkland at Greenvale, in Melbourne's north

Police say the discovery of remains at Greenvale Reservoir on Tuesday evening is not being treated as suspicious.

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Demons' Brown remorseful over VFL hit

AFL premiers Melbourne will be without key forward Ben Brown for at least one more week after he was suspended for striking in a VFL match.

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Morning mail: Liberal senator’s Melbourne Cup travel allowance, Boris Johnson fined, airport chaos

Wednesday: Hollie Hughes says alcohol company that gave her a spot in its marquee was a ‘major employer’ in NSW. Plus: why airport queues are so long

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Maternal and child health nurse visits slashed in Melbourne's booming outer-west

Thousands of babies and mothers in Melbourne's outer west are missing out on regular health checks. A paediatrician says the visits are crucial for picking up early diagnosis of autism and developmental delay.

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Why are there long queues at Australian airports – and what is being done to fix it?

Sydney airport warns delays will get worse before they get better with domestic travellers in Melbourne and Brisbane also advised to arrive early for flights

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Babies missing out on health checks in Melbourne due to Covid-related workforce shortages

Exclusive: two Victorian councils limiting maternal and infant service, despite government lifting statewide pause enacted during Covid surge

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NSW Liberal senator billed taxpayers for travel allowance on day of Melbourne Cup marquee event

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority accepted Hollie Hughes’s explanation that event was justified ‘parliamentary business’ as invitation was from alcohol company with employees in her home state

Evening Standard

F1: How dominant Charles Leclerc galvanised Ferrari to become title front-runner

As Charles Leclerc emerged victorious from Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, it seemed as if virtually every member of the Ferrari team on the ground in Melbourne wanted their moment with him.

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Cyclist dies after being hit by truck in Pascoe Vale South in Melbourne's inner north

A Brunswick West man was cycling near the intersection of Brearley Parade and Melville Road in Pascoe Vale South on Tuesday when he was fatally hit by a truck.

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Sharks' Finucane relishing Bellamy reunion

Cronulla lock Dale Finucane is excited at the prospect of playing old club Melbourne for the first time since he left in the off-season.

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